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Vikings tie, then lose in twin bill showdown
Hannah Brinks The Hopkins softball team battled Grandville Calvin Christian to a 6-6 tie in an O-K Silver showdown Tuesday, but then lost 8-7 in game two of a doubleheader.…
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Service Saturday for dirt mover Al Trusch
Edward Allen “Al” Trutsch, age 87, died Sunday, April 20, Easter Sunday, as he was a man of unshakeable faith in God, Al knew he was reuniting with his bride…
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Wayland City Park is getting new flooring
The Wayland City Park is getting some much needed repairs to the playground flooring! The project should wrap up by this weekend, according to city officials. However, the ever-popular splash…
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Grey Castello named Hopkins top firefighter
Not only was Grey Castello recognized as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year for the Hopkins Area Fire Department, he recently took it upon himself to upgrade his medical license. …
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King & I: In Mich. We return to a simple life
by Phyllis McCrossin We’ve been back in Michigan for 21 days. Time flies. I keep waiting for life to settle into a routine, but it hasn’t. Seems as though something…
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New bat houses due on Rabbit River trail
“Den mother” Theresa Fulk (far left) introduces members of her Girl Scout troop and points to a collection off new bat houses that will be placed on the Rabbit River…
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Tech Vikes wins silver medal in world robotics
The Hopkins Tech Vikes Robotics team is bringing home a silver medal for its second-place finish and the title of division finalist at the world competition in Houston, TX.
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Retired air traffic controller dies at 60
Nancy Jane (Kuecker) Henrickson died Sunday, April 20, at her beloved lake home in Watson Township. She was 60 years old. Born on Sept. 4, 1964, in La Crosse, Wisc.,…
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Here’s smaller version of monster cookies recipe
by Kathy Hamman Miller OK, here you go with the smaller version of the original recipe of Monster Cookies that you had asked for. This one makes two dozen cookies…
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Are the Bernie-AOC rallies the real deal?
You're free to speak your mind my friend As long as you agree with me Don't criticize the fatherland Or those who shape your destiny 'Cause if you do You'll…